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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-21

j. W. Lang, of Bowdoinham, is under
stood to be the author of the representa-
ton. Pomona introduced i'll turn the
States, and the several counties of Maine
from Androscoggin to York, with APP
propratc poetic address and response in
each case.
Upon conclusion of the public meeting
the Order went into secret session, and
Hon. ID. II. Thing, the State lecturer made
an able and exhaustive annual report.
The sessions of our State Grange have
been held as follows: Organization LIST
at Lewiston end, Bangor; Sd, Wateryile,
4th, Saco; 9Th, Gardiner; 9Th, Portland !;
It'll, Waterville; Sth Augusta; 9th, Lew
iston; 10th, Bangor; nth, Houlton, 18th,
and 18th, Augusta; 18th, Skowhegan.
The hotels are lively places to-day, and
as election of officers is pending as we go
to press the appearance is not very unlike
political convention, or what we sup
pose political convention may be when
women are accorded the rights of suf-
frage. As far as we can learn the visitors
are being well taken care of at the hotels
and boarding houses and are a happy
gathering of people,
Adjournment is expected to take place
Thursday evening.
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DEATH OF SUPERINTENDENT McFEE.-The
many friends of Mr.. ID. f. McFee, Superlntend-
ent Of the International Railway, will regret to
cured at Sherbrooke, 2. O., last Thursday eve
ming while attempting to board train. A
special from Montreal, of Friday says: "D.
Il. McFee, Superintendent of the International
Railway, was killed last night at Shcrbrooke.
Mr.. McFee attempted to board a moving train
to go to Lennoxvle, where he resided. He
slipped, falling between the last two cars. The
train was promptly stopped, but death had been
instantaneous, the skull having been crushed.
He was unmarried Mr.. McFee mas been the
moving spirit in the organization of the Me
gantic Railroad and the construction Of the di-
vision Of the Canadian Pacific Railroad in this
State,
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men and the officers, Capt. Weston com
manding, went by the 20 A. NJ. train and
returned by the ,. +. NJ. train.
The Hall of the House of Representa-
tiycs was crowded to its utmost capacity
This hall and the other halls and rooms
Of the State House were tastefully decor
ated and draped and emblems of mourn
ing appeared on every hand
The address of Rev. MIR. Hayden was a
very fine and appropriate tribute to the
life and services of the deceased. The
music was particularly appropriate and
rendered with fine effect. The following
was the order of exercises and process
sion
Services in Representatives Hall at i o.
clock \. NJ.
L Music by National Home Band, Prof.
Theme.
. Reading Of Scripture and Invocation, by
Rev. 4. +. Skccle, Augusta.
B. Selection by Caiekerng Quartette, Au-
l. Address by Rev. Charles A. Hayden,
Auburn.
). Selection by Chrkcring Quariettc, and
Mrs. Milliken.
6. Benedetiou, by Rev. J. 5. Glcndhill.
Gardner.
The procession formed immediately after the
services, as follows
Platoon Of Police; Chief Marshal, Geo D.
Bisbee, Chief Of STAFF, Henry NJ, Spraguc
Aids, Samuel W. Lane. John " Berry, Fred
" Plasted and Albert b. Nealy; National
Home Band Col. John J. Lynch and staff
Provisional Battalion from First and Second
Regiments Infantry, and First Maine Battery,
as escort; Pail Bearers; llearse; Capital
Guards as Guard Of Honor Carriages Contain
ing family and relatives, Governor Marble and
Sratt, Officers Of other States, Executive Coun-
H.. i tN
and staff, State Officers, Legislative Committee
United States Officials, and resident Clergy
men.
Members and ex-mcmbcrs Of the Legislature
Representatives Of City Governments, decga-
lions from various organizations, and citizens
on foot. Private Carriages.
During the services at the State House the
Governors salute was fired from the United
States Arsenal. Minute guns were tired from
the State grounds by detail from the United
States Arsenal under direction of Capt Mich
rls, and the bells Of Augusta and Hallowell
tolled during the march from the State House to
the cemetery.
On arrival at the cemetery the usual military
and civic honors were paid. At the close Of tho
services salyo Of artillery and the Governor
salute were fred from the State grounds
Guns were fired from the L. 5. Arsenal every
half hour from sunrise TO sunset.
Adj. Gen. Dalton of Massachusetts
with Coils. Rockwell and Currier of GOV
Ames' staff, arrived at 1880 and we're re.
cciyed by the Governor.
A group of girls from the military and
naval orphan asylum at Bath arrived al
the State House, previous to the exercises
in Representative Hall bringing with them
beautiful floral tribute.
The floral decorations were profuSe and
| elegant. The proceedings throughout
were very impressive and the order OF
exercises was carried out with dispatch
and precision.
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COUNTY NEW
haFtiand.

The first sleighs of the season mad,
their appearance this morning, but there
is not snow enough yet to make it first
class sleighing.
Our stores present quite a business-liko
appearance, and the small boys heart
beats fast in anxious expectation of the
coming event
The Baptist Quarterly meeting will be
held here in January.
|. NJ. Davis and family have gone to
Worcester, Mass, for an indefinite period
of time.
Howard Webb of Skowhegan, now one
of the Professors at Orono, and Mr.
Small, a student at Orono are visiting at
John Pages.
Rev. Joseph Goodrich has returned
from his trip to California, where he
went to attend the AdyentS yearly CON
ference. He reports a very interesting
and plcasurable journey
Council A b. Barnes, a son of Rev
Abraham Barnes, is at South Lancaster,
Mass, preparing for the ministry in the
Advent faith
Willie Soule is teaching the school in
the Gale District, Palmyra.
Fred Wyman entertained a number of
his young friends Mt his home in West
Hartland, last Friday evening
+. II. Thompson is at home from the
woods, where he hss been overseeing a
crew. He came TO spend the holidays.
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Joseph r. BodweiI,

The past week has been one of sadness
to the people of Maine, made so by the
death of Governor Joseph X. Bodwell at
his residence in Hallowell, Thursday
morning last, at half past five o'clock.
The reports from the sick room the
week previous to his death, although not
so favorable as the citizens of Maine were
eager for, were such that his friends were
very hopeful of an early recovery.
Only the evening before his death he
was feeling better and expressed to Gen.
Tiden, his confidential business man, the
opinion that he was ION the up grade,
and the public were wholly unprepared
for the sad intelligence that flashed over
the wires carly Tuesday morning.
Sorrow for Governor Bodwell is genu-
inc and pervadcs all classes. Probably no
man in Maine was ever mourned more sin
cerely and generally. He was one of Gods
noblest works, ian honest man." His
was a wonderful combination of soul,
brain, energy, and courage such as ap-
pears only at the rarest intervals. One
need only look into his honest eyes to
know that the soul that looked out
through them was pure one, and that
the brain behind them was a large, broad
one. He drew his friends around him as
with hooks of steel. Good men believed
in him and stood by him when once they
came to know him.
His was noble nature, and that nobil-
ity was manifested in transformations
deeds of benevolence and charity. He
was prominently the laborer's friend, al
ways popular with the hundreds of men
constantly in his employ. He was bust
ness man in its broadcast sense with ca
pacty to grasp the situation, comprehend
great business problems and solve them.
The loss to the State of so wise and
faithful chief magistrate is indeed great,
but the loss to the business interests of
the State is greater and second only to
the loss sustained by his family friends,
great, noble, grand man is dead and
the citizens of the State, without regard
to party or creed in every city, village
and town mourn his decease.
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1t is not known that the young de-
faulter, Frank G.. McNellly, is expected
to arrive at Halifax on the steamer
Polynesian, which left Liverpool, Dec
ember Sth. What negotiation the bank
will make is only a matter of conjucture,
but 1t is believed the institution would
gladly relinquish all claims on the cash
stolen If thereby the securities could be
recovered, The reward of $500 which
the bank offered the capture Of the alb
sconder and the recovery of the securities
have never been withdrawn. The indict-
ment found by the grand jury at the
last term of court is still hanging over
Medically and he would be arrested by
the State If he crossed the Canadian line,
regardless of the movements of the bank
In the matter.
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The benefit for Miss Sarah Jowett at the

The benefit for Miss Sarah Jewett at the
Union Square theater Melted over $1,000.
Williams was declared victor in "box
ing match with Jack Hayelin in Boston.
Robert Garrett now in San Francisco,
has decided to 20 on trip around the
world
Commissioner Merrill OF Massachusetts
has almost completed his draft OF pro
posed insurance act.
Judge Powers Of Bennington, Vt, does
not believe in naturalizing Nihilists Anar-
chisis or Socialists, and questioned three
applicants for citizenship very sharply
The two men who have been arrested on
suspicion of beating and robbing old man
Bennett at Newport, Me, have been held
for trial in $50 900 bonds.
Congressman Jonn F. Russell OF Massa
chusetts has made sensation in Washing
ton by appearing in blush gray overcoat
made OF wool which grew on his own sheep
at his Worcester farm.
The senate COMMITTEES on commerce has
appointed kenua, Vest, Cole, Cullom and
Palmer as sub committee TO whom shall
be referred all executive nominations
which may require any investigation
Over 81 0Ou,OO0 worth OF valuaole
papers, books and money were recovered
from the iron vaults in the ruins Of the
Phelps, Dodge s. Palmer shoe factory in
Chicago Aside from little wetting they
were unhurt.
United ireland declares that the govern
ment has secured Monsignor Persico's aid
in restraining the Irish priests from offer
ing opposition 10 the government, who, as
an equivalent VIII endow a Catholic uni
versity. receive papal envoy and send an
ambassador to the Vatican.
The Russian Official Military Gazette
compares the military movements of Rus
STA and the strength Of her army with those
Of Germany and Austria, and endca9ors to
make 1t appear that there was no good
reason for complaint because of the recent
transfer Of Russian cavalry TO the Warsaw
district
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David A. Ovish was stabbed by Levi
Morris at the North End, Boston.
Trains on Pennsylvania and New Jersey
roads have been delayed by heavy snow.
A cyclone caused great destruction of
property aud loss of life in Arkansas and
Indian territory.
Senator Allsons bill providing for re-
forms in administering the customs laws
will be reported to the senate to day.
a New York woman has been senten 90 d
to the penitentiary for month for killing
two canaries belonging to a neighbor
1t is proposed to raise 300, 600 for the
erection of memorial building to the late
Mark Hopkins on the grounds of Williams
college
Congressman Mills tells the president
that no revenue scheme that does not re-
duce internal taxes can be passed through
congress.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery
company of Boston has adopted plan for
the celebration of the 250th anniversary in
june, which embraces two weeks of enter
tainment
Mrs Hopkins -Seelye, the millionaire resi-
dent OF Great harrington, has purchased
large tract of land al Block island, and in
tends building a handsome house there be-
fore next summer.
The earl Of Cairns the oft-mittened
youth, was married in London to Miss
Olive Berens. The prince of Wales pre-
sented the bride with bracelet set with
diamonds and sapphires.
Cahannes, the German official who re-
vealed the contents OF state documents to
France, has been sentenced to ten years
penal servitude and deprived of all civil
rights for ten years thereafter
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NorridQewoCk.

Mrs. Lizzie Taylor while driving into
Clements Bells dooryard last Friday met
with severe accident. The horse
become frightened so that Mrs. Taylor
jumpedlou bruising herself considerable,
Mr.. Clement Bell is to move to Madi-
son for the winter, he has disposed of
stock, and will return in the spring.
Olive Taylor is clerking at the Tea
store.
Miss Lena Mosher, who has been sick
number of weeks has nearly recovered.
Mrs. Geo. Greenwood who has been
making visit to Worcester, Mass, re-
turned last week, having enjoyed an
excellent visit
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Governor m aFbIe.

BY virtue of his Office as President of
the Senate Hon. Sebastian S. Marble of
Waldoboro becomes governor.
Mr.. Marble is one of the founders of
the Republican party in Maine, equipped
with the teachings of many years of ex-
perience as a public officer, familiar with
the current affairs of the State from par
ticipation in the deiiberation of the three
last successive Legislatures. He is a
man of good judgement, integrity and
we'll fitted for the responsibilities of the
Office He is now sixty-nine years of age,
but erect and vigorous. A native of
Dixfeld, in Oxford county, Mr.. Marble
was educated in the common schools, by
at Waterville now known as Coburn
Classical Institute. In lS43 he was ad-
mitted to the bar in Franklin county
Originally Democrat, he was one of the
section of that party that became merg-
ed in the new Republican party, and in
1856 definitely took his place in the new or
ganization, From 1861 to 1866 Mr..
Marble was in the customs service, first
as a Deputy Collector of Waldoboro.
From 1867 to 1870 he was United States
Register in Bankruptcy, and from 1870
to 1873 United States Marshal for the
District of Maine In 1882, Mr. Marble
was elected to the State Senate from
Lincoln county. In 1874 he was re-
elected, and in 1886 his constituents con-
ferred upon him the unusual honor of a
third term of service in the Senate. Dur
ing his two previous terms he had been a
prominent and influential member of
that body, and when the Legislature of
1887 met he was chosen presiding officer
of the upper branch without opposition,
compliment not often accorded to a
Senator. Besides his other duties, Mr..
Marble was for fifteen years member
of the Republican State committee. He
will make good Governor.
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Texas has had the heaviest snow storm
ever known.
Congress has voted to adjourn from next
Thursday till Jan !.
The marquis Of Lorne is seriously sick
with disease of the throat
King Kalakaua's salary has been reduced
by the Hawaiian legislature.
Mormons are settling in large numbers in
Canadian northwest territories.
Tha Robinson murder trial is ended. The
case was given to the jury last evening.
A deluge of bills, estimated as high as
5000 in number, will be introduced i'll the
national house at the first opportunity
Decided opposition to the affirmation OF
Mr. Lamar as member of the supreme
bench will be made by several Republicans
in the senate.
Judge Bradley has filed a notice of con-
test against Mr.. Arnold, tho Republican
who was elected to congress from the Sec
ond Rhode Island district.
Commissioners Fink and Blanchard are
said to have decided to allow the Canadian
Grand Trunk diiferental rate of cents
per 100 pounds ON dressed beef.
Professor Matthews of Colby university,
Waterville, Me-, has received call to tho
chair of English literature and elocution
in western university. He will probably
not accept it.
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Judge Kilbreth discharged Henry s.
Ives, the young iinancier.
S. T. Rounds, formerly public printer at
Washington, died ut Omaha.
A $14, 900 silk robbery has occurred in
the New York customs department.
j. p Foster of New York was elected
president of the National Republican league,
A son refused to swear falsely at Leh-
anon, Penn. even to save his fathers life.
A Philadelphia lawyer wants an injunc-
ton against hammerers of brass in WON
ans club
Chevalier Ira Paine has beaten the re-
volyer- shooting record Of Il. f. Bennett by
1917 points.
Satisfactory experiments have been made
with electricity as a motor on Now York
street cars.
In collision on the Fitchburg railroad
near Aver, one man was killed and several
badly injured.
An embezzing messenger of the Northern
Pacific Express company is in custody at
Springfield Ill.
Champion Sullivan was presented pony
and sulky in Cork city. The prince Of
Wales has given him fine cane.
The sultan gave cordial reception to
Mr.. Vanderbilt and Mr.. Strauss, the Amer
lean minister. Achmed Pasha conducted
Mr.. Vanderbilt to his carriage
John Stillwell of Chelsea, Mass, is under
arrest charged with robbing the millinery
store of Miss Emma l.. Gibson in that city.
Stillwell is also proprietor of a millinery
store in Chelsea.
The funeral of Linnel, who received
fatal wounds while rioting in Trafalgar
square, London, occurred in that city Sun
day, and was the most imposing public
demonstration seen there In many years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-21

WASHINGTON, Dec. Representative
Rockwell will spend the holidays at his
home at Pittstield, During the recess he
will meet Gen. Benet, chief Of ordnance, at
Springfield, and consider what sppropria-
lions are needed to make certain desired
Improvements in the armory.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-21

A very large crowd assembled in Au-
gusta yesterday to attend the obseques of
the late Governor, estimated at from
5000 to 10000 people. They came from
every county in the State. Somerset
County was well represented, 20 citizens
attending from Skowhegan, and others
from PttsAeld, Fairfield, North Arson,
Norridgewock and other towns. Senator
George Flint and Representative S. j.
Walton were in attendance, also Col A.
w. Wildes, Dr. j. N. Merrill II, r, Pat
ten, Forest Goodwin, L, Davis Miller, b,
M. Hight, c. F. Jones, Gen. Isaac Dyer,
Brooks Savage, Capt. A. C. Tobey, G. w.
Gray, w. II. Emery, j. o. Smith, James
Blunt. William Holbrook, Geo. b. SAT-
ford, \Fredk. Sprague, S. j. Walton, M.
Mills.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-21

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Dec 15,-Alvan
G. Clark of Cambridge, Mass. has brought
the Photographic lens for the Lick telescope
on Mount Hamilton and has gone to the
observatory to place the lens in position.
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When they desire to change their pos
office, subscribers will bear in mind, that
it is necessary for them to give the post
office, to which the REPORTER is mailed,
as well as that to which they wish it
mailed.
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CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 20.-Samuel Dickie,
chairman of the national Prohibition com.
mittee, has issued the call for the national
Prohibition convention at indianapolis,
June 0, to elect candidates for president
and vice president and transact other bust.
ness
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The REPORTER Is for sale each week,
at Bixby & Bucks, George Cushings anu
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Tea Store, South Norridgewock; L. H.
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Slew His Mother.

BosroN, Dec. l4.-Joel Crowther Of
Claremont, N. H., murdered his mother on
Monday night by choking and pounding
her, while he was drunk
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-21

The jury in the Robinson poisoning case
disagreed
President Carnot is to pardon political
prisoners on Jan. |.
Favorable news is received from tho
Owens colony in Mexico.
Scores of accidents to small vessels are re-
ported from along the New England coast
The pope and Queen Victoria have ex-
changed greetings on their golden jubilees
Easthampton, Mass, is disturbed by =
night prowler, who chases women and chill
dren.
McNeally, the Saco defaulter, is now
said to be on his way from Liverpool to
Halifax
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The second account of Gov. S. b.
Jackson, administration of the estate of
Philander Coparn, deceased, was pre-
scented at the last term of Probate Court.
The balance on the former settlement, with
which he charges himself was 1885, 599,4s,
The amount received since 500, $3.50, Sc,
Aggretating, $398, SO.
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z, c Court, MATCH tcfnli Ioo3
ORDERED, that the SOMERSET REPoRTER, pub
iic-re' vSpaper printed at Skowhcgan in the County
OF Somerset be designated. appointed, and made
the County Paper, in which hereafter all public no
tees to be printed, until further ordef OF Court
LII WEBB, CLERK.
a true copy of order.
Attcst. L. II. WsBR, Clerk.
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The snow storms thus far seem to be
very much more severe further West and
South. In Pennsylvania trains were
blocked and delayed several times by the
storm of Sunday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-21

Albums, Xmas cards, &c. at ". p
Goodwin 4 Cos, Madison st, Call and
see what they have.
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Ex-Governor Robie has been reelected
Master of the State Grange. This is his
fourth term.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-21

Congress will adjourn over the holidays
as usual NfFtafsis the day assigned
for adjohshklnk " As-s- 4AS
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Orlando Currier, Democrat, has been
appointed postmaster at Hallowell.